ADM 2337 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Canadian Human Rights Act, Equal Pay For Equal Work, Bc Hydro
13 Apr 2020
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Chapter 3: equity and diversity in human resources management. The four main pieces of legislation in canada that relate to equity and diversity : charter of rights and freedoms, canadian human rights act, pay equity act, employment equity act. It can be voluntarily embraced and leveraged as a source of competitive advantage. Employment equity: the employment of individuals in a fair and nonbiased manner. It is not just the absence of discrimination but also a proactive program to ensure that the organization"s workforce is representative of the population. It is not only a legal topic, it is an emotional topic. Supervisors must be aware of their personal biases and how these affect dealings with subordinates. Designated groups in canada (4 types) that have historically not received equitable treatment in employment (disadvantaged: women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities. Make-up over 60% of canada"s labour force. Technicians, supervisors, in natural and applied sciences & management positions.
